New police use of force guidelines prompted by a Justice Department Consent Decree with Cleveland cover not only force, but de-escalation techniques and requirements to administer medical aid. After more public input, a federal judge will consider the rules. Then, the U.S. washes its hands of anti-bacterial soap. Turns out it does more harm than good.
Nick Castele, Reporter, Ideastream
Grace Gallucci, Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
Dr. Melissa Osborn, Infectious Disease Specialist, MetroHealth
Guy Sako, owner and creator, Defense Soap LLC.
Karen Kasler, Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief
Resources:
Use of Force Policy Proposal Roundtable Discussion Details & Registation
Use of Force Policy Proposal On-Line Feedback